Cardiac Stepdown RN
Parkersburg, WV
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Parkersburg, WV | Cardiac Telemetry / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Day or Night Shifts | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 43-bed cardiac telemetry/stepdown unit with an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 (may flex to 1:6)
• Manage and monitor patients with diagnoses including post-heart catheterization, CHF, COPD, arrhythmias, post-pacer placement, and patients awaiting or post-CABG consult
• Titrate Heparin drips and occasionally Lasix or Bumex; administer set-rate drips including Cardizem and Amiodarone
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently; unit has monitor techs and serves as the central monitoring station for the entire North Tower
• Perform and/or oversee EKGs as needed when PCT support is unavailable
• Independently manage admissions and discharges in a fast-paced environment (approximately 8–12 per day), while collaborating with the broader care team

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for the state of West Virginia
• BLS certification required (must be current and unexpired)
• ACLS certification required (must be current and unexpired)
• Ability to independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips
• Comfort and experience caring for cardiac stepdown/telemetry patient populations
• Valid, unexpired driver's license required for submission

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience titrating Heparin drips in a cardiac or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with high-flow oxygen therapy and supportive BiPAP/CPAP management
• Experience in a high-volume unit with frequent admissions and discharges
• Willingness and ability to serve in a charge nurse role if needed

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, team-oriented unit known for strong peer support and a culture of helping one another in a fast-paced environment
• Self-scheduling is available and block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs, offering flexibility throughout your contract